Cubs2jets

I had the privilege of seeing Drew's work in person at the Charlotte Scale Modelers club meeting last night. The work he has done on this old kit is just stunning. Far beyond my abilities (or level of patience). Drew, thanks for sharing your build with the club. Can't wait to see it finished. C2j

Chris, I'm in Charlotte. PM me your mailing address. I can help. C2j

Those are all really nicely done. I guess I'm partial to the H-19 for the colors. Good job! C2j

I enjoy adding details that I know are there too, but I'd have to ask myself how much will be visible without picking up the model and using a flashlight to peer through the windscreen? C2j

Looks like Merlin worked his magic and turned that HC3 into a UH-1... C2j

WOW !! No need for Quinta Studio cockpit when you are doing the painting. That looks really good. Canopy open or closed? C2j

Welcome back to the hobby! A great tool for information about kits is Scalemates.com . It will show you all the boxings, available aftermarkte parts and decals. Very useful. Here is a link to the 1/48 Hasegawa P-40 page: https://www.scalemates.com/search.php?fkSECTION[]=All&q=1%2F48+Hasegawa&fkCOMPNAME[]="Hasegawa"&fkGROUPS[]="Aircraft"&fkCATNAME[]="Propeller"&fkTYPEGROUP[]="Curtiss P-40 Warhawk" C2j

Let me be the first to congratulate you on a fantastic, museum quality build of the SH-60!! I've kept up with this thread for several reasons - the high quality of your workmanship, the "little things" you brought to the build that lifted it WAY above average and your perseverance. I can only dream of a build that nice. Again, congratulations. C2j

The leading edge of the flaps you are cutting away rest under the trailing edge of the top skin / spoilers thus the bottom leading edge of the flap sections is further forward. You can see in the last picture the small amount of flap that still needs to be cut away. Looking at this picture, you can see from the rub marks just how much of the flap is under the top skin / spoiler when retracted. C2j

Hmmmm.... C2j

I'm aware of the physical structure of the fuselage side and that a window opening could be made just forward of the door, but I'm asking if anybody knows WHY there is a difference in these installations? C2j

Ahhhhhh... C2j

You are doing such a fantastic job on this build that my comments are probably useless, but looking at the three pics I posted above, I don't see panel lines? C2j

HT8 orange H-34's... C2j

Light beige. or dirty white. C2j

I have always been under the impression that the old Monogram military vehicles were all 1/32. Scalemates says some are 1/32 and some are 1/35. When I saw your request this is what I thought of: https://www.scalemates.com/kits/monogram-6400-troop-carrier--265093 Apparently Renwal made several vehicles in 1/32: https://www.scalemates.com/search.php?fkSECTION[]=All&q=1%2F32+Army+truck C2j

1/1 scale aircraft motteling, how the US Navy really gets that appearance ... C2j

So..., this Col. Scott Hasegawa. Was he a Japanese American pilot? LOL! Nice job. C2j

There are at least three listed on Scalemates... C2j

Yes. The most noticeable difference is the canopy. The early E-3 was unarmored windscreen and the center (opening) had rounded upper corners and no head armor. Later E-3's were field modified with head armor and windscreen. The E-4's had heavier canopy framing and angular corners for the center section. E-4 head armor was standard. Check your specific build for propeller spinner differences. C2j

Well, I'm not any type of authority, I did NOT stay at a Holiday Inn last night, but I have spent time down the Google rabbit hole. I believe that in the time frame that "Kee Bird" was flying, the USAF was NOT using fluorescent paint for high visibility schemes. I believe the red/orange hi-visibility color was known as "International Orange" (though in my opinion it looks more red). Try this link for Sovern Color Coats: https://www.arizonahobbies.com/US-Air-Force-INTERNATIONAL-ORANGE-FS-12197-2-oz_p_4600.html C2j

Hey, HEY! Don't rush him! C2j

Found this image on e-bay.

Dai Phan Could you scan the decal sheet and "fix" the green and print a "fixed" copy? Yes, it would take some patience. Maybe you could scan and have someone with a Circuit Cutter cut out some masks to spray? C2j

I have a complete sheet for the Revell/Monogram kit. Yours for the asking and a PM'd address... Monogram Huey Hog.pdf C2j